Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. It lies 76 miles (122 km) south of Agra and has a population of over 12 lakh (1,200,000). The Gwalior metropolitan area is the 46th most populated area in the country. Gwalior occupies a special mention in India's medieval history and freedom struggle. The city also enjoys a unique position with regard to education and boasts of several colleges and schools well known across the country.